Position Summary
Near Eastside Innovation School Corporation is seeking a Recess Coach to create and maintain a safe, fun, and healthy play environment during recesses. The Recess Coach is responsible for maintaining an environment where all children feel included, remain active and engage, and build valuable social emotional skills. The Recess Coach may function in other support capacities (academic intervention, hallway monitoring, etc.) in non-recess blocks.
Professional Responsibilities
- Create a safe and inclusive recess on the playground by being a caring role model to ensure that every kid plays every day.
- Lead individual recess classes to build youth leadership skills, promote cooperation, and introduce new games that kids can play on the playground, including the rules and boundaries.
- Maintain an orderly environment conducive to physical activity
- Seek and utilize appropriate resources to enhance student learning and professional practice
- Cultivate an environment of respect and rapport on the playground and in the classroom
- Manage recess procedures by putting routines in place that maximizes recess time
- Monitor and manage student behavior in a way that maximizes recess time
- Communicate clear outcomes, directions and explanations of games to students
- Be an organized self-starter and exhibit good judgment with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and demands
- Participate and contribute to the professional community
- Display a high level of professionalism with students and colleagues
- Additional responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Required
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience leading or teaching groups of children with the ability to engage and inspire youth
- Valid Background Check
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree
- Valid Indiana Teacher’s License in Physical Education (Charter School License will not suffice)
- Experience working in urban education
- Special Education or Spanish Endorsement
- Bilingual Spanish
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.97 - $21.64 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person